ELLENSBURG, Wash. – Central Washington women's soccer team (1-5-3, 0-4-2 GNAC) hosted Simon Fraser University (8-1-1, 4-1-1 GNAC) on Saturday afternoon that resulted in a 0-0 draw.
QUOTING HEAD COACH LINDSEY LEE
"Proud of the team and their approach today. They were clinical and clean in their approach defensively and we were able to create opportunities in the attacking third of the field."
FIRST HALF
SFU outshot the 'Cats 15 to two and were seeking goal scoring opportunities early. Goalkeeper
Danika Galbraith made six saves to keep the Crimson and Black in the game. Isabella Muzzolini led all players with eight attempts and five shots on goal. Her offensive abilities were evident, but she could not get the ball in the back of the net. Teammate Sofia Faremo was close behind with three shots on target.
SECOND HALF
The Read Leaf's outshot the 'Cats 17 to one and continued to search for the breakthrough, but CWU's defense was stabilized compact. Galbraith ended with 16 saves and proved to be phenomenal in front of goal. Her goal stopping abilities allowed CWU to stay in the game and compete to the final whistle.
Sami Huber,
Peyton Wilson and
Jordan Bartlow each had a shot on goal for Central, but goalkeeper Sarah Loewen was there to make the save each time.
Addy Seher was shown a yellow card in the 85
th minute for a foul in the defensive half.
UP NEXT
Your Wildcats continue their homestand on Thursday, October 17
th as they host Western Oregon. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Tomlinson Stadium. Following this match, the 'Cats will host Northwest Nazarene on Saturday, October 19
th at 2:00 p.m. Come out and show your support for the Crimson and Black as these games are crucial to conference standings.